Moreau River near Whitehorse, SD
Is Moreau River near Whitehorse, SD flooding right now?
Moreau River near Whitehorse, SD measured 1.68 ft on 2026-10-27 18:30:00 UTC. That observation was 19.3 ft below its 21 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.68 ft
Streamflow
3 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 21 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.79 ft on Mon, Mar 25, 2019.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 19 ft | 17.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 21 ft | 19.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 21.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 23.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.79 ft | 2019-03-25 |
| 27.68 ft | 1997-03-21 |
| 26.92 ft | 2011-03-20 |
| 26.2 ft | 1972-03-14 |
| 26 ft | 1982-05-24 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Moreau River at Promise, SD | 12.7 mi | Dewey County |
| Grand River at Little Eagle, SD | 27.8 mi | Corson County |
| Oak Creek near Wakpala, SD | 34.3 mi | Corson County |
| Oak Creek near Rattlesnake Butte near Wakpala, SD | 34.7 mi | Corson County |
| Cheyenne River near Eagle Butte, SD | 42.7 mi | Haakon County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.